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EA Playground is a game designed exclusively for the unique gameplay available only with Nintendo's Wii console and DS handheld platform. Each version will take advantage of the unique attributes of the systems to give gamers unique, multiplayer-enhanced experiences. Swing the Wii remote to excel in tetherball and battle your friends and family in dodgeball -- every game brings its own twist to the controls for the ultimate, all-ages, party game! And if family and friends are not around, you can still have fun in EA Playground. Explore the world on your own as you enter different locations, unlocking new activities, making wacky in-game friends and collecting rewards and stickers to upgrade your abilities along the way

All Your Favorites and Then Some - From the classics to the unexpected to the really unexpected, these are all the games that you would want in your fantasy playground. Each is intuitively designed to deliver on accessibility and fun! On the Wii, there are games that take full advantage of the wii remote including dodgeball, tetherball, dart shootout and slot cars.

Party Play - This is fun for all ages! Compete against each other for bragging rights in a variety of playground games. This is no holds barred – you set all the rules, creating the ultimate playground showdown.

Single Player - Explore the world and meet some wacky in-game characters who will challenge you to playground activities. Take them on and prove you have what it takes to rule the playground

Stickers and marbles - The playground is covered with challenges! Collect stickers every time you win a game against an in-game characters. Also, roam the world and earn marbles by playing a variety of other mini-game activities. Trade these in for valuable power-ups that will come in handy at your next playground challenge.

Explore the world - You start off in the schoolyard but the fun doesn't end there. As you successfully compete in challenges you'll discover that there’s more to the playground, opening you up to three unlockable locations. Each with their own unique take on your playground favorites making for extended hours of fun!

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Dodgeball - Take on your opponents in an attempt to knock them out of the game in this fast paced multi round experience. Up to four players can dodge, catch and throw lightning fast balls just like in real life.

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Paper Racers - Throw and navigate your paper airplane through challenging playground courses, collecting power ups and other bonuses along the way in a race to the finish line.

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Kicks - Take on your opponents in this fresh new experience where Soccer meets volleyball and goals are the result of spectacular aerial kicks!

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Dart Shootout - Test your accuracy skills in this exciting game that has your shooting and blocking your way through the playground to the final boss battle.

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Wall Ball - Enjoy this fast paced game of wall ball where the speed of the ball increases with each powerful shot. Strategically choose where you want to hit the ball and watch it rapidly ricochet by your opponent!

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Slot Car Racing - Take on up to three opponents in this speedy slot car racing experience that has you flying through ramps, landing mega jumps and even getting a chance to zap your opponents off course!

Featured Game (Wii Version) - Tetherball - Go head to head against your opponents in this tension mounting experience. Try to wrap the tetherball around the pole before your opponent does.

Featured Activity Game (Wii Version) - Freethrows - While exploring the playground world, see how many baskets you can sink in 30 seconds and earn marbles.

Featured Activity Game (Wii Version) - Bug Hunt - During your world exploration if you see a bug, take out your net and give chase. Successfully swat and catch the bug and earn some rewards.

Featured Activity Game (Wii Version) - Dribbling – Pick up a basketball and bounce it in rhythm for a defined number of times before the clock runs out on you! If you’re successful you’ll earn yourself some more marbles.